Discover for yourself the superb quality of Reload Swiss RS

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Discover for yourself the superb quality of Reload Swiss RS® products!
Reload Swiss RS® is a registered trademark of Nitrochemie Wimmis AG.
Nitrochemie Wimmis AG · Niesenstrasse 44 · CH-3752 Wimmis, Switzerland · www.reload-swiss.com
Reload Swiss RS® – the new reloading powder from Switzerland
That our propellant powder will meet your expectations with regard to performance, precision and reliability goes practically without saying – after
all, we have learned a tremendous amount from the successful use of our
technologies in military applications. Customers benefit from our perfectly
balanced, top-quality products – products whose development is oriented
to the needs of the customer, produced in accordance with the “Art of
Powder Making” and subsequently optimized in extensive trials in the lab
and in the field. As a hunter or sport shooter, this means you are free to
focus on hitting the target, knowing that you can count 100 % on the excellence of Nitrochemie Wimmis technology.
Besides first-class quality, our new Reload Swiss product line delivers
added value in terms of safety and affordability, too:
•Our state-of-the-art production facilities meet the highest standards of
industrial safety and environmental protection.
• Our comprehensive development know-how, coupled with our firing
range and testing facilities, assures optimum quality that never varies.
• Thanks to the efficient way we think and work, we are able to offer you
products that combine outstanding value for money with unsurpassed
accuracy.
We would like to thank you for your trust and wish you good hunting and
happy shooting with Reload Swiss RS® from Nitrochemie Wimmis AG!
Yours sincerely
Beat Steuri – Chairman of the Executive Board
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Marksmen and hunters who insist on extreme precision rely on ammunition they have loaded themselves. When selecting reload components,
nothing is more important than having the right propellant. Consistent
quality and burn-off properties enable high-precision hits, shot after shot
– even under widely varying weather conditions. Reload Swiss RS®, the
new Nitrochemie product line, provides the perfect powder for the perfect
hit – crafted with meticulous Swiss precision!
• The development and production of Reload Swiss RS® propelling powder
builds on nearly a century of experience by world-renowned Nitrochemie
Wimmis AG in the field of high-performance powders.
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• Comprehensive quality control from production to packaging guarantees
consistent product quality that meets the most exacting standards.
• An efficient Europe-wide sales network assures reliable availability.
• Nitrochemie and its sales partners are constantly available to customers, enabling them to exchange loading information, tips and experience,
resulting in an ever-widening Reload Swiss RS® knowledge base.
• Reload Swiss RS® products have already won over leading international
competitive shooters.
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The complete programme!
Whether pistols or rifles and no
matter what the intended purpose,
or which discipline or which weapon
– Reload Swiss RS® offers the right
propellant for your individual loading
needs. Three pistol ammunition powders and seven types of rifle ammunition powder.
Reload Swiss RS® –
the Pistol Powders
RS20 Pistol Powder
the universal powder for all types of
pistol ammunition, including for IPSC
applications
RS24 Pistol Powder
the high-performance powder for
pistol ammunition, including for the
IPSC domain
RS30 Rifle and Revolver Powder
ideal for large-calibre revolver am­mu­nition as well as for smaller rifle
rounds
Reload Swiss RS® –
the Rifle Powders
RS40 Rifle Powder
for small-calibre rifle ammunition
such as the.223 Remington
RS50 Rifle Powder
for medium-range rifle ammunition like.308 Winchester
RS52 Rifle Powder
The high-performance powder for
medium range rifle ammunition
RS60 Rifle Powder
high-performance powder for magnum loading with light- and medium-weight cartridges
RS62 Rifle Powder
the universal powder for short magnum cartridges
RS70 Rifle Powder
the universal powder for magnum
ammunition such as .300 Win Mag
RS80 Rifle Powder
for heavy magnum cartridges like
.338 Lapua Magnum
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Relative burn-off velocity
Reload Swiss
Vihtavuori
Norma
Hodgdon
IMR
Rottweil
Accurate
Lovex
Vectan
Alliant
Ba 10
Bullseye
PB
Ramshot
Titewad
N310
P805
Clays
N320
N32C
S011
Internat. Cl
700X
Titegroup
Trail Boss
HP 38
PB
P801
Red Dot
No. 2
D032
AS
No. 5
D036
A1
P804
N340
HS-6
3N37
Longshot
N350
RS24
RS30
800X
3N38
No. 7
D037.1
No. 9
D037.2
XMP-5744
D060
P806
SR4759
N110
H110
IMR4227
200
H4198
Benchmark
N130
RS40
201
N530
N133
202
N135
RS50
N140
RS52
N540
203-B
Power Pistol
SP 8
Herco
SP2 Pract.
Blue Dot
PCL512
Enforcer
Steel
2400
D063
XMR-2015
S060
AA2230
D073.4
AA2460
D073.5
Tubal 2000
R901
IMR3031
H335
H4895
AA1680
IMR4198
H322
A0
SP 3
Lil‘ Gun
N120
True Blue
Unique
SR4756
N105
PCL504
Ba 9
Universal Cl
RS20
American Sel
Green Dot
SR7625
N330
ZIP
Solo 1000
R902
IMR8208XBR
Reloder 7
SP 10
X-Terminator
Tubal 3000
Varget
SP 7
BL-C (2)
IMR4895
CFE 223
IMR4064
Leverevolution
IMR4320
AA2520
TAC
D073.6
PCL507
Wildboar
PCL511
Big Game
R903
Tubal 5000
H380
Reloder 15
SP 11
R907
N150
RS60
URP
N550
H414
RS62
Reloder 17
IMR4350
204
Hybrid 100V
N560
H4831SC
N165
MRP
AA4350
H4350
N160
S070
Tubal 7000
Reloder 19
IMR4831
H4831
RS70
R904
AA3100
R905
Tubal 8000
Superformance
MRP-2
Reloder 22
IMR7828
217
IMR7828SSC
Reloder 25
H1000
N170
RS80
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RETUMBO
N570
Magnum
SP 13
24N41
H50BMG
20N29
US 869
Sequentially from top to bottom: from the most offensive to the most progressive propellant powders; Nitrochemie estimate
PCL520
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RS
Pistol Powder
Uses:
RS20 was developed many years ago on behalf of the
Swiss Army for 9 mm pistol ammunition. Since then, it
has proved highly effective in a variety of different pistol
calibres. Until now, RS20 has been supplied by various
dealers in Switzerland.
Standard calibres:
9 mm Luger
.45 Automatic
.38 Special
7.65 Parabellum
Packaging units: 500 g bottle + 4 kg drum
Powder type: RS20 is a porous, extruded flake propellant based on
nitrocellulose
Key characteristics: Heat of explosion approx. 4,100 J/g
Bulk density
approx. 670 g/l
Length x width approx. 1.1 x 1.1 mm
Thickness
approx. 0.3 mm
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RS
PISTOL Powder
Uses:
We developed our RS24 propellant powder in cooperation with the IPSC national champion, especially for the
Open Division. However, the powder can also be used in
other large-bore handgun cartridges.
Standard calibres:
9 mm Major
.38 Super Auto
9 x 21
.40 S&W with heavy bullets
.357 Magnum
.44 Rem. Mag.
Packaging units: 500 g bottle + 4 kg drum
Powder type: RS24 is an extruded single-based propellant powder
based on nitrocellulose. A unique impregnation method
using nitroglycerine assures top performance.
Key characteristics: Heat of explosion approx. 4,350 J/g
Bulk density
approx. 850 g/l
Grain diameter approx. 0.5 mm
Grain length
approx. 0.6 mm
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RS
RIFLE-/PISTOL Powder
Uses:
RS30 propellant powder was developed for the
.22 calibre Hornet. It is also especially suitable for
large-bore revolver cartridges.
Standard calibres:
.22 Hornet
.357 Magnum
.44 Rem. Mag.
Packaging units: 500 g bottle + 4 kg drum
Powder type: RS30 is a porous, extruded single-based propellant powder based on nitrocellulose. The surface
is coated with camphor. This results in balanced
temperature behaviour with moderate pressure at
high temperatures.
Key characteristics: Heat of explosion approx. 4,000 J/g
approx. 820 g/l
Bulk density
Grain diameter approx. 0.75 mm
Grain length
approx. 1.0 mm
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RS
Rifle Powder
Uses:
RS40 derives directly from our successful, militaryqualified 5.56 mm propellant powder. This makes
it the perfect powder for .222 Rem. and .223 Rem.
It also works extremely well with medium-bore cartridges such as the .308 Win. in combination with
lightweight bullets.
Standard calibres:
.222 Rem.
.223 Rem.
.308 Win. with lightweight bullets
Packaging units: 1 kg bottle + 10 kg drum
Powder type: RS40 is an extruded, single-based propellant powder based on nitrocellulose. A unique impregnation
method using nitroglycerine assures top performance.
Key characteristics: Heat of explosion approx. 3,950 J/g
Bulk density
approx. 940 g/l
Grain diameter approx. 0.7 mm
Grain length
approx. 1.1 mm
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RS
Rifle Powder
Uses:
RS50 is a universally useable .308 Win. propellant.
It is extremely benign and therefore ideal for use in
many popular, medium-bore hunting calibres.
Standard calibres:
.308 Win.
.375 H&H Mag.
8 x 57 IS
9.3 x 64 Brenneke
Packaging units: 1 kg bottle + 10 kg drum
Powder type: RS50 is an extruded, single-based propellant powder based on nitrocellulose. The surface is coated
with camphor. This results in balanced temperature
behaviour with moderate pressure at high temperatures.
Key characteristics: Heat of explosion approx. 3,750 J/g
Bulk density
approx. 950 g/l
Grain diameter approx. 0.75 mm
Grain length
approx. 1.0 mm
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RS
Rifle Powder
Uses:
When it comes to applications, RS52 propellant is
comparable to our RS50. In short, it is a typical 308
Win. powder, featuring an outstanding pressure/
velocity ratio and flat temperature behaviour.
Standard calibres:
.308 Win.
.30-06 Spring. with lightweight bullets
8 x 57 IS
Packaging units: 1 kg bottle + 10 kg drum
Powder type: RS52 is an extruded, single-based propellant powder based on nitrocellulose. A unique impregnation
method using nitroglycerine assures top performance.
Key characteristics: Heat of explosion approx. 3,900 J/g
Bulk density
approx. 950 g/l
Grain diameter approx. 0.75 mm
Grain length approx. 1.1 mm
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RS
Rifle Powder
Uses:
RS60 is ideal for .30-06 Springfield cartridges. In ad­dition, it can be used to load many short magnums.
mance
This propellant is perfect for high-perfor­
applications and features excellent temperature
behaviour.
Standard calibres:
.30-06 Spring.
8 x 68 S
6.5 x 47 Lapua
6.5 x 55 SE
Packaging units: 1 kg bottle + 10 kg drum
Powder type: RS60 is an extruded, single-based propellant powder based on nitrocellulose. A unique impregnation
method using nitroglycerine assures top perfor­
mance.
Key characteristics: Heat of explosion approx. 4,000 J/g
Bulk density
approx. 970 g/l
Grain diameter approx. 0.9 mm
Grain length approx. 1.4 mm
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RS
Rifle Powder
Uses:
RS62 propellant was originally developed for 270 Win.,
but is also superb for .30-06 Spring. cartridges. In
terms of vivacity, it approaches RS60 , but RS62 operates with significantly lower energy content and thus
produces less barrel wear. A genuine alternative for
shooters who are looking for a straightforward, honest,
easy-to-use propellant powder for magnum cartridges
in light and medium-weight applications.
Standard calibres:
.30-06 Spring.
7 x 64
.270 Win.
Packaging units: 1 kg bottle + 10 kg drum
Powder type: RS62 is an extruded, single-based propellant powder
based on nitrocellulose. The surface is coated with
camphor. This results in balanced temperature behaviour with moderate pressure at high temperatures.
Key characteristics: Heat of explosion approx. 3,750 J/g
Bulk density
approx. 960 g/l
Grain diameter approx. 0.85 mm
Grain length approx. 1.9 mm
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RS
Rifle Powder
Uses:
The RS70 is especially well suited for large-calibre
hunting cartridges. It was originally developed for
.300 Win. Mag., but also lends itself to many other
magnum cartridges.
Standard calibres:
.300 Win. Mag.
.338 Lapua Mag.
Packaging units: 1 kg bottle + 10 kg drum
Powder type: RS70 is an extruded, single-based propellant powder based on nitrocellulose. A unique impregnation
method using nitroglycerine assures top performance. The powder contains a modern, lead-free
de-coppering additive, making it suitable for low-pollution ammunition.
Key characteristics: Heat of explosion approx. 3,900 J/g
Bulk density
approx. 990 g/l
Grain diameter approx. 1.0 mm
Grain length approx. 1.4 mm
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RS
Rifle Powder
Uses:
Designed especially for heavy-duty magnum cartridges, RS80 is our slowest burning powder. It was
originally developed for .338 Lapua Mag., but works
extremely well even with .50 cal. Browning rounds.
Optimized for temperature behaviour, RS80 displays excellent pressure/velocity ratios in numerous
calibres.
Standard calibres:
.338 Lapua Mag.
7 mm Rem. Mag.
.50 Browning
Packaging units: 1 kg bottle + 10 kg drum
Powder type: RS80 is an extruded, single-based propellant powder based on nitrocellulose. A unique impregnation
method using nitroglycerine assures top performance. The powder contains a modern, lead-free
de-coppering additive, making it suitable for contemporary lead-free ammunition.
Key characteristics: Heat of explosion approx. 3,850 J/g
Bulk density
approx. 1,000 g/l
Grain diameter approx. 1.2 mm
Grain length
approx. 1.8 mm
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Dominic Meier – IPSC with RS20 and RS24
Christine Burkhalter – IPSC with RS20
Success stories!
The Swiss IPSC cham pions Christine Burkhalter and Dominic Meier
have reached outstanding performances with Reload Swiss RS ® powders.
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/BAM numbers, safe service life,
verification tolerances
Packaging units
Following packaging units are available for the end customer
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Product
500 g bottle
1 kg bottle
4 kg drum
10 kg drum
RS20
RS20
BAM-TN-290
RS24
BAM-TN-291
RS30
BAM-TN-288
RS40
BAM-TN-283
RS50
BAM-TN-285
RS52
BAM-TN-284
RS52
RS60
BAM-TN-286
RS60
RS62
BAM-TN-289
RS62
RS70
BAM-TN-287
RS80
BAM-TN-292
RS24
RS30
RS40
RS50
RS70
RS80
Safe service life:
If properly stored, the propellant powder remains
safe to use for up to ten years. Detailed information
can be found on the packaging of each Reload
Reload Swiss RS® powder.
More information as well as loading data can be found on our website:
www.reload-swiss.com
Verification tolerances:
Batch-to-batch tolerance based on the reference
batch is v5 ±12 m/s pmax ±250 bar.
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Warning
Reloading cartridges can be dangerous. Incorrect procedures can result
in material damage and personal injury. In some countries, prior training
is mandatory. Even in countries where it is not required, we recommend
taking a relevant course. As the powder is no longer under our control and
supervision once it leaves our factory, we cannot accept liability for any
ensuing damage. As the manufacturer, we are liable only if intent or gross
negligence on our part can be demonstrated.
When reloading cartridges, the process should be conducted with due
respect for explosive materials. Attention to detail and neat, meticulous
working practises help to enhance safety. In particular, mixing powders and
double loading can result in serious problems.
Users should always adhere to the following basic rules:
I) Never start with the stated maximum charge. The process should always
commence with an initial charge, before gradually building up toward
the maximum charge until the desired shooting result is obtained.
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II) Never exceed the maximum charge published by Nitrochemie Wimmis
AG. High pressure can damage or destroy the weapon.
III) Shooting with self-loaded cartridges should cease immediately if there
is any indication of heightened pressure.
IV) Never mix different powders. This rule applies equally to brands and
types.
V) Never use propellant powder as a substitute for gunpowder. Smokeless
propellant powder produces substantially more pressure than gunpowder.
Reloading ammunition involves components made by other manufacturers.
Numerous parameters have to be taken into account. The equipment used
must be in perfect condition. Nitrochemie Wimmis AG has no control over
these procedures and thus explicitly declines all liability for damages resulting during reloading or the use of relevant components and ammunition.
Reloading is always carried out at one’s own risk!
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